Logitech Brio 500 vs OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Brio 500 at 6.8/10.

The Logitech Brio 500 leads on low light and microphone.

The OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam leads on picture quality.

They score the same on features and privacy and compatibility and value.

Logitech Brio 500

6.8/10verdict: buy

The Logitech Brio 500 is for people who take regular video calls from a desk and want a webcam with a built-in privacy shutter and decent microphones. It suits home workers who care about low-light and backlit performance more than resolution. Buyers who need 4K or 60fps at 1080p should look at other cameras.

Typically about £79.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam

6.9/10verdict: buy

The OBSBOT Meet 2 is for people who want a sharp 4K webcam for calls and streams over a single USB-C cable. It suits anyone who values fast autofocus, AI framing and a physical privacy cover. It is less suited to Linux users, dim rooms or anyone who wants studio-quality audio from the built-in microphones.

Typically about £128.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech Brio 500	OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam
Picture quality	30%	6/10	8/10
Low light	20%	7/10	6/10
Features and privacy	20%	8/10	8/10
Microphone	15%	7/10	5/10
Compatibility and value	15%	6/10	6/10
Overall		6.8/10	6.9/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech Brio 500	OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam
Resolution and frame rate	1080p/30fps (1920x1080); 720p/60fps (1280x720)	Up to 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps
Field of view	Diagonal 90°/78°/65°	79.4° diagonal
Focus and framing	Autofocus	Phase-detection autofocus with manual focus option; focus distance 10cm to infinity
Microphone	Dual noise reduction microphones	Built-in dual omni-directional microphones with noise reduction and auto gain
Privacy shutter	Integrated privacy shutter	Magnetic privacy cover included
Connection	USB-C, 1.5 m attached cable, plug-and-play	USB Type-C for power and video, with USB 2.0 data port

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech Brio 500

+ Privacy shutter praised by owners as easy to use
+ Low light and backlight handling praised over a C920
+ Dual noise reduction mics with clear voice pickup
− Resolution tops out at 1080p, and 60fps only at 720p
− Auto-framing needs Logi Tune, which isn't on ChromeOS
− Adhesive mount complaints; one pad failed within weeks

Skip it if:

Buyers who want 4K video or 60fps at 1080p
ChromeOS users who want auto-framing through Logi Tune
Anyone who doesn't want to rely on a double-sided adhesive mount

Read the full Logitech Brio 500 review ›

OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam

+ Sharp 4K image from a 1/2-inch sensor
+ Fast autofocus and AI framing praised by reviewers
+ Magnetic privacy cover included
− Low-light results are contested among reviewers
− Microphone is adequate, not studio quality
− No Linux entry on manufacturer spec page

Skip it if:

Linux users who need stated manufacturer support
People working in dim rooms who want reliably good low-light video
Streamers and podcasters who want studio-quality audio without a separate microphone

Read the full OBSBOT Meet 2 AI-Powered 4K Webcam review ›

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